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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,362.18, 35,005.68 and 14,753.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,362.18, 35,005.68 and 14,753.43 is: 20,363.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,362.18 : 35,005.68 = 14,753.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,362.18/35,005.68 = 14,753.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,362.18x = 35,005.68 × 14,753.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,362.18x = 516,453,849.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,453,849.48/25,362.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,363.15

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